Sitka, KY · standard
ZIP Code 41255
Johnson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,036
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,697
- Median income Below-median income area
- $122,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 37.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sitka pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 41255 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 41255 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sitka, Johnson County, Kentucky, home to just 1,036 residents across 39.2 square miles, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 41255 reports a modest median household income of $57,697 (3% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,023. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $122,700 (23% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 77.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Johnson County, so 41255 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 41255, Sitka, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,036
Population
39.2
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 41255?
41.4
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,697
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$26,023
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 41255 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Sitka, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,697 Top 49% higher than 51% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
330housing units
330
Total Housing Units
288
Occupied Units
42
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$122,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
1996
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 41255, employing approximately 28 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,197,000.
4
Businesses
28
Employees
$1.2M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 41255 vs 41257 →
ZIP 41255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41240
Paintsville (41240)
6,916 residents
- 41222 2,627
Hagerhill (41222)
2,627 residents
- 41256 2,433
Staffordsville (41256)
2,433 residents
- 41219 2,053
Flatgap (41219)
2,053 residents
- 41124 1,039
Blaine (41124)
1,039 residents
- 41255 1,036
Sitka (41255)
1,036 residents
- 41232 782
Lowmansville (41232)
782 residents
- 41274 585
Wittensville (41274)
585 residents
- 41254 571
River (41254)
571 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 41255 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 41255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41256
Staffordsville (41256)
$60,583 median income
- 41263
Tutor Key (41263)
$58,125 median income
- 41255
Sitka (41255)
$57,697 median income
- 41124
Blaine (41124)
$55,139 median income
- 41219
Flatgap (41219)
$48,365 median income
- 41222
Hagerhill (41222)
$40,859 median income
- 41240
Paintsville (41240)
$38,041 median income
- 41257
Stambaugh (41257)
$35,469 median income
- 41232 $11,049
Lowmansville (41232)
$11,049 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 41255 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41257 | Stambaugh, KY | 390 | 2.3 mi |
| 41274 | Wittensville, KY | 585 | 3.9 mi |
| 41219 | Flatgap, KY | 2,053 | 4.2 mi |
| 41232 | Lowmansville, KY | 782 | 5.5 mi |
| 41240 | Paintsville, KY | 6,916 | 6.4 mi |
| 41263 | Tutor Key, KY | 525 | 5.8 mi |
| 41256 | Staffordsville, KY | 2,433 | 6.3 mi |
| 41254 | River, KY | 571 | 6.3 mi |
| 41124 | Blaine, KY | 1,039 | 8.2 mi |
| 41222 | Hagerhill, KY | 2,627 | 10.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 41255, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,036 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 41255 in?
ZIP code 41255 (Sitka) is located in Johnson County, Kentucky. Johnson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/johnson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 41255?
ZIP code 41255 in Sitka, KY has a population of 1,036 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 41255?
The median household income in ZIP 41255 is $57,697, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 41255?
The median home value in ZIP 41255 is $122,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 41255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 41255 is White at 95.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 41255?
ZIP code 41255 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 28 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 41255?
In ZIP code 41255, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 41255?
In ZIP code 41255, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 41255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 41255 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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